Cuphea hyssopifolia
False Heather
Also known as: Cuphea hyssopifolia f. hyssopifolia +4 more
- Cuphea hyssopifolia f. hyssopifolia
- Cuphea hyssopifolia f. subrevoluta Koehne
- Cuphea rivularis Seem.
- Cuphea sunubana Lourteig
- Parsonsia hyssopifolia (Kunth) Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Cuphea hyssopifolia (commonly known as False Heather) is a shrub within the Lythraceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Bolivia, Borneo, Colombia, Cook Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Hawaii, Jawa, Leeward Is., Malaya, Marianas, Morocco, New Zealand North, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Venezuela, Windward Is.